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Films (Entertainments Duty)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 March 1947.

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Photo of Mr Hugh Delargy Mr Hugh Delargy , Manchester Platting 12:00, 11 March 1947

Will the Chancellor agree that not only in the interests of the national economy, but also in the interests of the cinema-going public, it is advisable seriously to curtail, the import of American films?

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The Chancellor - also known as "Chancellor of the Exchequer" is responsible as a Minister for the treasury, and for the country's economy. For Example, the Chancellor set taxes and tax rates. The Chancellor is the only MP allowed to drink Alcohol in the House of Commons; s/he is permitted an alcoholic drink while delivering the budget.